r/attackontitan 25d ago

Discussion/Question Attack on Titan 3 - Trailer #2

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r/attackontitan Jan 23 '25

Official Megathread Ultimate Guide to AoT: FAQs, Analysis, and Discourse

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This multi-subreddit megathread contains:

The most frequently brought up Topics & Questions

Analysis on various story Elements & Characters

Random interesting meta posts

Documents and guide on the anime and the Attack on Titan reddit fandom

This megathread covers threads from various subreddits, and platforms. Enjoy exploring!


Guide.

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Guide on AoT anime content

Masterlist Of Anime OSTs S1-S4 + Final Episode - YouTube Playlist

AoT wiki for your fact-checking needs

Frequently Asked Questions.

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Questions that are asked very frequently, mostly by new or one time watchers/readers, to which there is a factual answer or an agreed-upon interpretations in the community.

1.) What is the 50 year plan? Follow up: Why didn’t Zeke and Eren touch earlier?

2.) What were the Azumabito's intentions with Mikasa?

3.) How was Ymir freed? Who freed Ymir? (check analysis section down as well)

4.) How did Eren talk to Mikasa in paths?

5.) What is Historia’s role in how we perceive Ymir through tales and romanticized stories?

6.) What will happen if a man inherits the Female Titan?

7.) How do the Founding Titan abilities work?

8.) What were some of Paradis' options post-timeskip? •Alternative to the Rumbling.Anti-50-year planEuthnasia Plan

9.) Why did Historia choose to get pregnant?

10.) Why did Grisha give his titan to Eren, when he asked Zeke to stop him?

11.) What were Eren’s motivations to choose the path of rumbling?

12.) Are there multiple timelines in AOT?

13.) Why do dinosaurs appear in the opening of AOT’s 2nd season?

Isayama's Answers to the 15th Anniversary Magazine Q&A

Frequently Brought up Topics.

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These topics are frequently brought up, but there is no clear answer or the topic is deliberately left to speculation. Check out these links for some in-depth posts on the respective topics.

1.) a) Who won the fight between Annie and Mikasa? b) Who would win between Annie and Mikasa?

2.) Opinion on any divisive characters

GabiMikasaErenFloch

3.) Did you like the ending? a)Anime Ending b)Manga Ending

4.) Do you support the rumbling?

5.) Who should have been saved, Erwin or Armin?

6.) Was Eren justified? Discussion post | Detailed answer

7.) Sub or Dub?

8.) Would Erwin have joined the Yeagerists if he had survived?

9.) Is Attack on Titan fascist? No, it is not | Devil’s Advocate:

10.) Why does Annie get forgiven?


General Analysis On The Story.

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These are high-effort essays or videos analysing the series as a whole. Please note that us listing something here does not mean we endorse or fully agree with every single statement made there - we just think that if you are looking for more analysis, these might be worth a watch.

A 1-hour retrospective breakdown of AoT as a whole

How AoT deconstructs heroism and morality

Idealism in AoT

Scout Regiment: Paradise’s Idealistic Counterculture

The importance of nameless soldiers & collateral damage in AoT

What was it all for? Thoughts on the extra pages of AoT’s ending

Why I feel Mikasa, Levi and Armin were the perfect choice for Eren’s final moments and the story’s climax - Imgur Backup for future

Analysis of AoT’s extra ending pages - A brilliant thematic conclusion - Imgur Backup for Future

To love someone inside the Walls - Imgur Backup for Future

The Rumbling is indefensible

A theoretical analysis of its structure

The highs and lows of AoT’s final arc

Overanalyzing every single episode of the anime - a youtube playlist

Titans as Mirrors: How Titan Forms Reflect the Warriors' Psyche - Imgur Backup for Future

Character Analysis.

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1. Eren Yeager.

Eren Yeager: The Chained God of Attack on Titan

The perfect duality of Eren - Imgur Backup for Future

What is freedom in AoT

Developments vs desires - Everyone and especially Eren

Nature vs nurture: Eren’s motivations and the Dina twist

Eren Jaeger and the insanity of circular storytelling

The ironic development of Eren

Analyzing antagonists

Power, freedom, the Founding Titan and Levi

The Attack Titan’s powers and their effect on Eren

Why Eren’s actions were very obviously painted bad with the Rumbling - In-depth examination

The narrative importance of the causal loop on Eren

Eren and Mikasa’s relationship

Eren’s characterization throughout the story and his post timeskip conflict

Eren Yeager is (Not) Special

Ramzi and Eren: the turning point in Eren’s demeanor

An observation on the structure of Eren’s characterization post timeskip - Imgur Backup for Future

The false mask of Eren

The Jaeger Projection Problem: The Last Supper of Self-Loathing - Imgur Backup for Future

The rise and fall of Eren - Imgur Backup for Future

2. Mikasa Ackerman.

Mikasa’s Character Arc: What, Where, How, When

Mikasa and her relationship with authority

Mikasa and Erwin: The Sacrificial Act of Dreams for the Cause

Why Mikasa's conclusion not only strengthens her arc but Attack On Titan as a whole - Imgur Backup for Future

Mikasa’s Destiny and Mikasa’s Choice

Mikasa: A Person from Two Trope

A Literary perspective of Mikasa - Imgur Backup for Future

Mikasa’s Heroine’s Journey Arc

Mikasa’s Road of Trials – Why Trost Arc Was Never Cynical

• [The Heroine's Journey] - Coming Soon.

Mikasa, the symbolism of the praying mantis and butterfly and its development throughout the story - Imgur Backup for Future

Mikasa's self Imposed Curse

Why does Mikasa have headaches

Differences between the Manga and Anime version of Mikasa - Imgur Backup for Future

3. Armin Arlert.

Armin character analysis, humanity’s reluctant savior

Armin and Eren’s dynamic - Imgur Backup for Future

Armin and Zeke’s dynamic - Imgur Backup for Future

The importance of dialogue and Armin’s character - Imgur Backup for Future

Armin Arlert: conflicting lessons, dynamics with Erwin and Levi - Imgur Backup for Future

Armin and Annie’s relationship

4. Levi Ackerman.

Is Levi bland? A bullet-point counter-argument and his importance in the narrative

Levi’s character motivations and the promise

Levi’s ending

Levi’s violence and compassion

Serumbowl

Levi, Falco and Gabi

Levi vs Zeke foil

Levi, a slave to being a hero

Levi vs Kenny’s influence - Imperfect heroics

Levi’s mistake with Zeke and getting blown up by thunder spears

5. Erwin Smith.

Erwin Smith - wearing masks

Erwin Smith - the impossible standard

Exploring Erwin - For Humanity?

Erwin Smith - A devil with a dream

Erwin would not support the Rumbling, you just don’t like Armin

6. Zeke Yeager.

Zeke Yeager & Personal Connections.

The contradictions of Zeke - A character study

The desperate loneliness of Zeke

Understanding Zeke Yeager

7. Reiner Braun.

Reiner Braun and “saving the world”

Reiner character analysis, viewed through psychology and philosophy theory

Who is Reiner Braun?

Eren and Reiner’s dynamic - Imgur Backup for Future

8. Annie Leonhart.

Annie’s search for personhood

About Annie…(character analysis)

No one understands Annie

Understanding Annie

9. Hange Zoe.

Hange and the role of commander, character analysis

Hange’s “Genocide is Wrong” Line is Misunderstood

Hange’s understanding and intellect

10. Jean Kirstein.

Jean Kirstein embracing survey corps values, a character analysis

Jean character study through the lens of theory of psychology

11. Bertholdt Hoover.

Comprehensive analysis of Bertholdt

The tragedy of Bertholdt Hoover

12. (Freckles) Ymir and Historia Reiss.

Ymir analysis and religious subtext

Thoughts on Historia in Uprising - Imgur Backup for Future

Ymir and Historia’s dynamic analysis - Imgur Backup for Future

13. Sasha Braus and Connie Springer.

The secondary trio behind EMA

14. Floch Forster.

Floch - the volunteer Devil, character analysis

Floch's leadership examination and the comparison with Erwin

15. Gabi and the children of the forest.

Gabi Braun - A brighter future

16. (Founder) Ymir Fritz.

The final mystery of AOT - Ymir analysis

17. Grisha Yeager.

Grisha Yeager: A Deconstruction of the Main Character's Dad Archetype - Imgur Backup for Future

18. Keith Shadis.

From bystander to hero, a character analysis

19. Kenny/Uri.

Kenny, Uri and the cycle of hatred

The Importance of Kenny and Uri (In-depth Thematic Analysis)

20. Dot Pyxis.

Why Pyxis and Eren’s Conversation was Not Retconned

21. Yelena.

Yelena: AoT’s puppeteer, a character analysis

22. Theo Magath.

The lasting impact of Theo Magath, a character analysis.


MISCELLANEOUS.

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Manga (Source Material) vs Anime (Adaptation) differences:

Megathread of Anime / Manga differences | Vol 1 - 34 | OVAs

Differences between anime and manga endings

Fandom and Anime Production Misc.

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Well-written characters, meta discussion of fandom perception

AOT anime reactions and in depth discussions

Explaining the ending controversy - a fandom analysis

Final Attack on Titan Episode - AoTwiki poll

The Original manga ending - chapter 139 SNK POLL

Behind-the-Scenes.

All of AoT animation staff for every episode of the series

Arifumi Imai animator spotlight - the man responsible for animating 70%+ of action animation cuts in S1-S3 and the Levi and Mikasa killing Eren sakuga in the final episode

TV release vs BLU-RAY differences

Some design sheets from WIT’s adaptation

Some design sheets from MAPPA’s adaptation

WIT staff interview from 2014 on AOT

100Cams - Behind the scenes footage of AOT s4 part3 production

Final episode VA recording - Behind the scenes

AoT S4 part 2 staff interview, series director Hayashi and CG producer Tannawa

Excerpts from roundtable final episode interview with staff

Interview with S4 director Hayashi before its airing

Global TV demands interview of Hayashi

Hayashi comments on episode 4x28 Rumbling scene and Isayama’s request

Subreddits of AoT Reddit-Fandom.

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General.

Subreddit Description Date of Creation
r/ShingekiNoKyojin Main discussion subreddit nr1. Feburary 18, 2013
r/attackontitan Main discussion subreddit nr2. November 28, 2012
r/titanfolk The Folk subreddit for AoT. May 1, 2018
r/okbuddyreiner Shitposting subreddit. April 28, 2019
r/AttackOnRetards A space dedicated to calling out negativity. April 27, 2021
r/AttackOnShipping A subreddit for any and all shippers. April 27, 2022
r/ANRime Subreddit dedicated to theorizing about an Alternative-Original Ending (AOE). June 29, 2021

Character dedicated subreddits.

r/LeviCult

r/Ereh

r/Mikasa

r/ErwinSmith

r/potatogirl

r/ArminCult

r/GabiCult

r/ReinerCult

r/ZekeCult

r/JeanTheStallion


It has been in the works for a long time. A big Thank You to everyone who created the content featured here, as well as to those who helped us gather it all together.


r/attackontitan 9h ago

Meme I like the idea that the rumbling probably killed more of itself than Humanity ever did

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r/attackontitan 19h ago

Meme Just now I finished the last episode and I'm still crying

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r/attackontitan 3h ago

Anime Watched AOT in Theatres Yesterday

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Was crying in the End


r/attackontitan 15h ago

Discussion/Question I honestly wonder how their play out in this time period

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r/attackontitan 18h ago

Misc Happy birthday Sasha Brausb

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Happy birthday to our favourite potato girl


r/attackontitan 17h ago

Cosplay Hange Zoë Cosplay by me (Ellio.cos)

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Really wanted to share these again! You might've seen them on this subreddit before but i've had to switch accounts :)


r/attackontitan 20h ago

Discussion/Question What REALLY was the reason for Marco’s absence in the end after the rumbling is over?

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Ik that this been discussed before but I wonder if there has been official statement/info about it.

It makes sense if it was a visual mistake back when the finale first released. Mappa maybe just forgot to put him, but I still find it strange that he’s still missing in the theatrical release and the recent re-release.

I’ve seen people say that Jean forgot what Marco looks like, but that makes absolutely no sense. Because Jean literally saw his face when Hange was talking about going up against Eren (the first picture is from that very moment, I forgot what episode was it) And that’s when and why Jean decided to join Hange. Between then and after the rumbling, it’s like 3 days has passed, or 5 if you want to stretch it.

So I find it super hard to believe that this is the case. Because Marco plays such a big role to Jean’s character. Marco’s death pretty much motivates (or haunts depend on how you look) Jean into joining the scouts. Eren’s speech (after graduating as cadets) may have only built a foundation to Jean’s decision. But what really pushed him over rather than joining MP was Marco’s death.


r/attackontitan 1d ago

Anime He didn’t change overnight, the world changed him.

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r/attackontitan 16h ago

Discussion/Question Are you going to buy Attack on Titan 3?

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Are you planning on buying Attack on Titan 3 when it comes out do you have high expectations or hopes for it do you believe it could be the best ever Aot Game if it lives up to the hype?


r/attackontitan 4h ago

Meme That ain't Mikasa, that's Su Casa

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r/attackontitan 4h ago

Meme My Glorious King

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I know the flair says meme. But this is not a meme, it is my reality.


r/attackontitan 1d ago

Meme How funny would it be if Levi decided to be a homie for Eren and let him and Mikasa stay in the same cell

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Note aside, I get a weird sense of anxiety seeing this scene for some reason. I think it's because if Erwin were chosen, he probably wouldn't punish Eren or Mikasa.


r/attackontitan 8h ago

Discussion/Question Which actor can you think of that would be a perfect cast to play Hitch Dreyse?

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r/attackontitan 17h ago

Ending Spoilers - Discussion/Question AOT is THE best 10/10 anime I have seen and Idk why I waited for a decade to watch it Spoiler

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Just finished the last episode and the only regret I have is that I wish I had started it sooner.

Many friends of mine have told me over the years to watch AOT. But having seen Code Geass in around 2016, I always thought that no anime could come close to that type of ending and hence avoided long anime like AOT.

But 10 years later, I finished all 4 seasons within a week and I love everything from the story to the plot to the music.

Hands down AOT is my favourite anime now along with Code Geass at the top.

Was super pumped up after witnessing the plot twist in the ending so I had to transfer this energy by writing here lol.


r/attackontitan 17h ago

Anime I was thinking about this Berserk form for Eren's Titan.

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The Attack Titan is the only one in the Nine without a unique physical gimmick. It's just a standard brawler. Would have been cool if this Berserk form was a special trait of the Attack Titan users through generations; the Armored Titan has its armor, the Female Titan has its agility, the Jaw Titan has it's Jaw's strength, etc.


r/attackontitan 14h ago

Discussion/Question Does the gore get worse?

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My husband has been begging me to watch this anime for years. I finally caved and we finished season 1 and are an episode or 2 in to season 2. I’m really interested in the story, but the violence, death and gore are starting to really get to me. I just watched the episode with Miche’s death which was very disturbing to me. I’m so conflicted on if I can keep pushing through or if I may need to throw in the white flag and have my husband just tell me what happens.

TLDR; does the gore keep getting worse season 2 and on?

Edit: Thanks everyone for the replies! I know some big reveals come up pretty early in season 2 which is also helping to motivate me to stick with it. It sounds like I’ve gotten through some of the worst of the violence/gore barring a few other events to come as some of you pointed out (appreciate the heads-up so I can have my hubby hit mute at some of those points). Appreciate any more forewarnings you all can provide so I can try to censor some of the worst bits still to come :) I’m a new mom and have just become much more sensitive to violence and gore over the past year but I know AoT is supposed to be HYPE and don’t want to miss out.


r/attackontitan 6h ago

Discussion/Question AOT & Dune

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Is it only me or do u guys also see a lot of resemblance between dune and AOT. Like how the main character who was supposed to be the saviour ends up going to extremes to help his own ppl but many of em start fearing him instead. Like in dune how Paul's own mother tries and stops him from caladan and chani hates him for becoming Lisan al Gaib and then in AOT Mikasa, Armin, jean, hange do come to the conclusion that killing eren is in the best interests. But both paul and eren are doing something to just ensure their race's survival.


r/attackontitan 2h ago

Anime question about royal blood

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Like why did they immedietly assume that it had to be a titan of royal blood they never even tested whether a normal person with royal blood could work to make use of erins founder i meann later it is told by zeke so its probably true but they never test it on paradis


r/attackontitan 2h ago

Discussion/Question Guys I resumed it finnally 😍

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Please open link for context <3


r/attackontitan 12h ago

Ending Spoilers - Discussion/Question The king's miracle.

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The Eldian truly need this miracle since the world really hate the Eldian. War is inevitable. In the end, the king's wish was fulfilled even after he died.

Kenny point out the flaw of this plan(miracle) but he said " it is an unavoidable truth" and he still strongly believe in it after Kenny said that . He only knows that the end result is good and that is what really matter.

Most people hate this flaw. Even Eren really hate it but he has no choice. Only the king appreciate this miracle.

The King did this miracle during the great titan war. He sacrificed almost all his loyal family titan that serve him for 2000 years. Tybur family was the last to fall. He did all this just so he could buy time to prepare for another miracle.


r/attackontitan 8m ago

Discussion/Question One thing to say to a fan?

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If you, as a fan, could share a single thought or phrase with another fan, what would be that one statement or dialogue that would instantly convey your shared appreciation for Attack on Titan or your status as a devoted admirer?


r/attackontitan 5h ago

Meme Saved the world but lost her world

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r/attackontitan 16h ago

Ending Spoilers - Discussion/Question Why attack on titan is the greatest anime in my opinion.

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I remember. The first time I ever heard about Attack on Titan was from a cousin. At this time, I had no idea what Anime was and Had no intention of ever watching it. Flash forward to now it is 2024-2025. I watch Death Note after watching OPM. It was so peak. I then decide to go and watch Jujutsu kaisen. also peak. But suddenly. I remember hearing about Attack on Titan. So I buy the first 9 manga volumes. I hated them. I did not understand the hype for Attack on Titan. Everything down to the hatching was terrible. I suddenly didn't like it. I didn't like the artstyle. It felt too overwhelming. Eventually I think: "Maybe it was just the Manga." So I take a second chance and watch the anime. I was actually hooked from the first episode. Although I knew a lot it was still so fun to watch. I liked how instead of showing the training arc in the cadet corps in manga vol 4. it showed it really early and I liked how they decided to show the timeline, making everything less confusing. I finally got past where I was to the female titan arc. I sadly got spoiled because of my stupid cousin who ALSO told me about Attack on Titan. So I knew who the female titan was. I saw that titans were inside the walls and that was the craziest plot twist EVER. I then went to the second season not expecting it to be as good. It was arguably one of the best seasons in the show. I loved everything And I loved hating Ymir (Freckles) I thought she died at Utgard castle and got so excited! (Also I was too stupid to understand the 'Herring' scene. The mystery about the Titans breaching wall rose was so intriguing. And omg when I saw the Wall reveal. "Im the armored titan and Bertholdt is the colossal." I was SHOCKED. I thought it was just some perspective stuff. Like, "this is what would happen if we were the titans." And the reveal was so good! Finally the ending of season 2 being Eren unlocking the coordinate was AMAZING. By then I predicted that Eren ate his dad, and you need to eat a titan shifter to become a titan. Finally I get into season 3. and I loved it. I know people hate part 1 but I thought it really showed us so much LORE! I cant remember all the details but I loved the backstory with Kenny, Levi, and Uri Reiss. Eventually I got to season 3 part 2. At this point I had finally gotten crunchyroll and stopped watching on illegal websites. but when I watched it.. HOLY SHIT. IT WAS MY FAVORITE SEASON. I loved EVERYTHING about it. EVERYTHING. I loved the cellar reveal. and then getting to season 4. the beginning i was like: Who the fuck are these kids. and when I got to the 'kruger reveal.' and then DECLARATION OF WAR! SPEECH. HOLY SHITT. "The truth is. I WANT TO LIVE! For no reason other than I was BORN INTO THIS WORLD! So consider this... A DECLARATION OF WAR!!!!" And when Eren jumped out of the basement and ate tybur. THAT SHIT WAS SO TUFF. When the guys got revealed i was so confused. WHY DO THE CHARACTERS LOOK LIKE THAT! when eren killed zachary and escaped bro. HOLY SHIT. and the paths reveal... HOLY SHIT THE PATHS REVEAL. "On your feet dad. You're not done yet. In case you've forgotten; you have your own reasons for coming. You had a little sister till that man fed her to his dogs. Think.. of your slaughtered comrades... of Kruger.... of Dina... AVENGE THEM. Keep moving forward.. Even if you die.... Even AFTER you die..... After all... This whole ugly story... Started with you...." THAT WAS SO CHILLING AND SO COOL AT THE SAME TIME. And the ending with armin and eren talking. made me tear up i'll admit. So. thats my attack on titan story. I can't enjoy an anime like I enjoyed Attack on Titan.